Château de la Rivière Aria Fronsac 2009 Size:750ml 39% Merlot

39% Merlot

full of satin-textured apricot and white peach flavours

The small hillocks of Chateau Les Barraillots divide the property from the surrounding plots of cru classes

This is very tightly coiled

The long and round finish is typical of the Cairanne appellation

Château de la Rivière Aria Fronsac 2009 Size:750ml 39% MerlotFronsac 2009 76% Merlot 8% Cabernet Franc 12% Cabernet Sauvignon 4% Malbec Region: Bordeaux Like an opera ARIA, which is the most expressive moment of a melody, the cuvee ARIA is the quintessence of the Chteau de La Rivire. WINEMAKING The harvest is done by hand, in small crates, followed by a careful sorting after destemming. The vinification happens in wooden conical tanks which are filled by gravity. The wine is produced from a saigne (20%) and a